🌿Native Nature

Derby's Woolly Opossum

Caluromys derbianus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Didelphimorphia ›Family: Didelphidae ›Genus: Caluromys

About

Derby's woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus), or the Central American woolly opossum, is an opossum found in deciduous and moist evergreen forests of Central America, from southern Mexico to western Ecuador and Colombia. It was first described by English naturalist George Robert Waterhouse, and named in honor of Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby. Derby's woolly opossum is the largest in its genus, with a total length of 60 to 70 centimetres (24 to 28 in) and weight...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Derby's Woolly Opossum?
The scientific name of Derby's Woolly Opossum is Caluromys derbianus.
What is the conservation status of Derby's Woolly Opossum?
The Derby's Woolly Opossum has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Derby's Woolly Opossum belong to?
Derby's Woolly Opossum belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Derby's Woolly Opossum belong to?
Derby's Woolly Opossum belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Derby's Woolly Opossum belong to?
Derby's Woolly Opossum belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Derby's Woolly Opossum belong to?
Derby's Woolly Opossum belongs to the order Didelphimorphia.
What family does Derby's Woolly Opossum belong to?
Derby's Woolly Opossum belongs to the family Didelphidae.
What genus does Derby's Woolly Opossum belong to?
Derby's Woolly Opossum belongs to the genus Caluromys.